On Monday, a report by German newspaper Die Welt cited the EU’s top diplomat Josep Borrell as saying, “there is insufficient support from European Union member states for a complete embargo or punitive tariff on Russian oil and gas imports”…. Read More ›
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Air Lease Corp to write off 27 jets stranded in sanction hit Russia valued at $802M
In a statement Air Lease Corp said, it is weighing options to write-off the value of 27 jets that are in sanctions-hit Russia, in a move that could lead to charges of nearly $802 million. Global aircraft leasing companies have scrambled… Read More ›
Russia probing cyber security vulnerabilities in critical infrastructure: CISA
Western governments have warned of potential cyber security threats by Russia against critical Western infrastructure as a response to sanctions imposed by them for its invasion of Ukraine. Cybersecurity agencies of the Britain, the United States, Australia, Canada and New… Read More ›
New Zealand imposes new sanctions on Russia
On Tuesday, New Zealand imposed new sanctions on Russia’s largest banks and financial institutions, following its invasion of Ukraine. “We are deeply concerned at the reports of brutality from Russian forces,” said Foreign Minister Nanaia Mahuta in a statement. “New… Read More ›
Several buyers will pay for Russian LNG in Rubles: Alexander Novak
In a statement Russian Deputy Prime Minister Alexander Novak said, several buyers have approached Moscow to buy gas and have agreed to pay in Rubles. He went on to add, “We expect the decision (to switch to roubles) from other… Read More ›
China aware of economic consequences if it invades Taiwan
In a statement U.S. Deputy Secretary of State Wendy Sherman said, sanctions imposed on Russia should give China a “good understanding” of the consequences should it provide material support to Moscow. The “range of sanctions” and export controls on Russia… Read More ›
Sanctions need to safeguard EU’s economic interest
With Western countries rolling out new sanctions against Russia midst the roll out of horrifying images of war crimes in the Ukrainian city of Bucha, it has become clear that their easiest sanction options have now been exhausted; there are… Read More ›
Euro weighed down by potential sanctions on Russia, ban on cheap LNG
Talks of European banning Russian gas placed a lid on the rise of the Euro even as the US dollar firmed up with expectations of a rise in U.S. interest rates. The euro has been weighed down by worries of… Read More ›
Australia bans export of alumina, aluminum, and bauxite to Russia
Australia has imposed further sanctions on Russia and has banned exports of alumina, bauxite, and aluminium ores as part of a measure to increase sanctions on Moscow. “Russia relies on Australia for nearly 20 percent of its alumina needs,” said… Read More ›
Canberra sanctions Russian oligarchs with links to mining industry
On Friday, Australia imposed sanctions on two Russian oligarchs with links to its mining industry, with one of them connected with an investment to Rio Tinto’s Gladstone alumina refinery joint venture. In a statement Australian Foreign Minister Marise Payne said,… Read More ›